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10 Days in the Big Apple: A Multicultural Adventure

Nerea Alcaraz

Nerea Alcaraz

21 Oct 2023

Embark on a 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of New York City. Explore iconic landmarks, savor delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of the city that never sleeps.

Day 1
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$195

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$ 11

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Tina's Cuban Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
4 - 5 min

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The Morgan Library & Museum
Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$55
5 - 8 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$88
12 - 17 min

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Los Tacos No. 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
7 - 10 min

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Bryant Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$54

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$ 22

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Breads Bakery
Our bakery believes in artisanal, handmade, traditional baking techniques which is why we have the factory and oven on site. Most of the breads we bake are made with whole grains and go through a slow proofing process, which sharpens and improves the taste...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
11 - 16 min

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Broadway Theatre
Broadway theater dating to 1924 known for hosting large musical productions in its 1,761-seat space.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Pisticci
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$24
10 - 15 min

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Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Day 3
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$38

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$ 28

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Fabrique
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
4 - 5 min

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Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Little Island
Island park with a striking stilt design, featuring flower beds & shows at a waterside amphitheater.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
14 - 17 min

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The Plaza
Iconic 19th-century lodging offering fine dining & afternoon tea, plus a champagne bar & a spa.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Levain Bakery – Original Location, 74th St, NYC
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$24
9 - 11 min

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Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 4
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$60

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$ 17

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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La Colombe Torrefaction
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
10 - 15 min

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Rockefeller Center
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Shukette
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$36
5 - 8 min

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The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Day 5
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$68

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$ 22

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Orwasher's Bakery
Orwashers is a New York City institution. Founded in 1916 by a Hungarian family, the bakery began as a small storefront in the UES. It was borne out of a desire to serve the local immigrant community and focused on high quality rye, black, and grain breads that reflected their homeland traditions.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
7 - 9 min

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Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Sushi By Bou
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$48
12 - 17 min

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Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 6
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$62

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$ 22

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
6 - 9 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Hudson River Park Trust
550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more! The venue is located near the south end of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$40
3 - 4 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Day 7
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$90

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$ 28

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Villager
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
10 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
24 - 29 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Sweetgreen
Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
9 - 14 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Day 8
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$66

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$ 28

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

58 - 70 min

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Villabate Alba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$30
20 - 24 min

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Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
29 - 35 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
24 - 29 min

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Kiki's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
16 - 23 min

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Manhattan Bridge
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 9
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$116

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$ 28

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

58 - 70 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
15 - 18 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
11 - 14 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
37 - 45 min

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Katz's Deli
New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$42
1 - 2 min

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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 10
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$62

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$ 33

Flushing Central Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Manhattanville Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
9 - 11 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
38 - 46 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
32 - 39 min

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Empanadas Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
12 - 15 min

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1047 In total

Activities & Food:$811
Transport:$237